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Working with DataTips in Visual Studio 2010[MP4] [0:03:18] [2011/04/01]
In this episode we continue exploring Visual Studio 2010 Tips and Tricks with an examination of DataTips. Learn how to use the new features such as pinned and floating DataTips.


Working with the New Project Dialog in Visual Studio 2010[MP4] [0:03:40] [2011/03/29]
In this episode we continue exploring Visual Studio 2010 Tips and Tricks with an examination of the New Project dialog. Learn how to use the new search features as well as the new Recent Templates…


TODO Comments in the Task List[MP4] [0:03:45] [2011/03/16]
Learn how to use special tokens in Visual Studio to automatically have tasks for you in your Task List. This video covers how to use the TODO custom token. Original Blog Post:…


Using the Recent Projects List[MP4] [0:01:55] [2011/03/16]
Learn how to use some of the new features in the Recent Projects List within Visual Studio 2010. Original Blog Post: …


Moving or Selecting Between Matching Braces[MP4] [0:02:56] [2011/03/16]
When working in C# and C++ it is often useful to be able to switch between matching sets of delimiters. This video shows you how to do this quickly and easily. General: CTRL + ]…


Pasting the Contents of One Box Selection into Another[MP4] [0:02:29] [2011/03/16]
This video will show you how to use the new box selection feature in Visual Studio 2010. General: SHIFT + ALT + [UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT] ARROW; ALT + Left Mouse Button Command: …


Replacing Text with a Box Selection[MP4] [0:02:38] [2011/03/16]
In this video I'll show you how to use the new box selection features to replace multiple lines of code quickly. General: SHIFT + ALT + [UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT] ARROW; ALT + Left Mouse…


Zoom In or Out of the Text Editor in Visual Studio 2010[MP4] [0:01:22] [2011/03/16]
Learn how to use the new zoom features in the Visual Studio 2010 Editor. Original Blog Post: …


Setting a Breakpoint in the Call Stack Window [MP4] [0:02:26] [2011/03/12]
Did you know you can set a Breakpoint in the Call Stack Window within Visual Studio? You can! This video shows you how. Original Blog Post:…


How to use Reference Highlighting in Visual Studio 2010[MP4] [0:03:05] [2011/03/11]
Some of the best features are ones you don't have to do any work to get. Reference Highlighting is one of those features. In this video I will show you how it works and how to take full advantage…


Zero-Length Box Selection[MP4] [0:03:46] [2011/03/11]
Check out the Visual Studio 2010 multi-line cursor called "zero-length box selection". This feature allows you to work with multiple lines of code at the same time. General: SHIFT +…


Using the New IntelliSense in Visual Studio 2010[MP4] [0:03:31] [2011/03/11]
Learn how the new IntelliSense in Visual Studio 2010 works. This video covers the new "includes" operations as well as working with Pascal Case items in IntelliSense. Original Blog…